Overview

• A 49-year-old mother of four from Topsfield, Massachusetts, fell to her death at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation on April 23, 2025.
• Massachusetts State Police and the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office are treating the incident as an unattended death, following standard protocol.
• Emergency responders were dispatched around 2 p.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Recovery crews are currently working to retrieve the victim’s remains from the rugged terrain of the chasm.
• Purgatory Chasm, known for hiking and rock climbing, poses significant safety risks due to its challenging and hazardous landscape.